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ECTARC Wallaroo is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Shellharbour on the traditional land of the Dharawal peoples.  We are within walking distance of Nazareth Primary School, Shellharbour Library, local shopping centre and Elanora Nursing Home, creating many opportunities for our children to get involved with our local community.   

Wallaroo provides an inclusive environment that welcomes all children and their families.  We ensure the program meets the developmental needs of each child, with a holistic approach ensuring that all children are truly integrated into our program.  We welcome our connections with families and external agencies and use their knowledge and skills to inform our program and practice. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate and innovative Director to lead a team who is committed to providing the best possible outcomes for young children. This role requires a leader who can establish and nurture strong relationships with the team, children and their families and the wider community including Aboriginal Elders, schools, other early childhood and family organisations. 

You will be supported by an experienced Early Childhood Coordinator and a network of Management and Directors. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work alongside intervention specialist to support and nurture children’s learning and development. 

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education   
• NESA Early Childhood Teacher Accreditation 
• A Working with Children Check clearance number 
• Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID004 
• Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in early childhood 
• Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor 
• Demonstrated professional level of written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to lead and manage a successful team 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation 
• Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour including collaboration & confidentiality 
• A commitment to practicing ECTARC values everyday 

For more information on the role please click on the link to the Job Description – 3.1.3 Service Director

Benefits 

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including 

• Opportunity to work from home 1 day per week (following probation period) 
• Above award wages 
• 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services. 
• Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up. 
• Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period. 
• Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family. 
• An inclusive work environment. 
• EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support. 
• Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings. 
• Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences. 
• Support for further study and qualifications. 
• Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services. 

We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC. 

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.

If  you have any questions in regards to this position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email employment@ectarc.com.au

If you would like to be considered for this position please click on the Apply Online button below.